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University of Sussex
Arts B, Falmer, BN1 9QN BRIGHTON, United Kingdom
3.71 / 5 based on 132 reviews.
Description:
The University of Sussex received its Royal Charter in 1961. Situated on the edge of the Sussex Downs, the University campus is like a large, self-contained village, with lecture theatres, seminar rooms, libraries, labs, accommodation, restaurants, bars, shops and sports facilities all within easy walking distance.
86% of students recommend
132 reviews
University of Sussex review by Carlotta
Review by Carlotta, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
Sociology, Independent 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? convenience and overall comfort
Personal comments:
there are varieties of on-campus housing, ranging from excellent to merely average; i was lucky enough to get one of the better housing arrangements. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
bars on campus! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
3.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
overall, i found the in-class work easier than my american courses, but more outside study was required.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
i had no problems at all with communication. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
Family Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
the opportunities were much greater than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
plan to get a job! In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
it is wonderful--the students, both national and international, were great, and the environment was very collegiate. FINAL COMMENTS
it was a nice break, with some school work in the midst...probably the best time of my life. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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